RESEARCH ARTICLE
Successful Closed Reduction of a Dislocated Constrained Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Literature Review
Motoki Sonohata*, 1, 2, Warit Waewsawangwong 1, 3, Stuart B Goodman 1
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2012Volume: 6
First Page: 211
Last Page: 214
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-6-211
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001206010211
Article History:
Received Date: 26/1/2012Revision Received Date: 2/5/2012
Acceptance Date: 4/5/2012
Electronic publication date: 30/5/2012
Collection year: 2012

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Abstract
Many surgeons use acetabular components with constrained polyethylene liners to improve stability after total hip arthroplasty in patients with a history of hip dislocation. Surgical treatment is generally thought to be the only available option for the dislocated constrained liner. The success rate and clinical results of closed reduction for such patients is unclear. This report presents a case of a successful closed reduction of a dislocated constrained liner. Few papers have so far addressed closed reduction of a dislocated constrained liner. Furthermore, previous studies reported a variety of components. Publication of additional successful and unsuccessful case reports is therefore needed to help establish the optimal treatment protocol for a dislocated constrained liner.